John Paul ODonnell Photography

Classically trained professional photographer with passion and excitement.

Pricing & Costs

Prices start at

£1600

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Details

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots

Digital Editing / Airbrushing

Flexible Hours on the Day

Images on DVD

Images on USB

Large Group Shots

Personal Online Gallery

Photo Printing

Pre-Wedding Consultation

Second Shooter Available

Stay Through Dancing

Stay Through Speeches

Wedding Albums

Photography Style

Modern

Reportage / Documentary

Traditional / Classic

Full Description

My name is John Paul ODonnell and I’m a classically trained professional photographer with a career that spans 24 years. My passion and excitement for my job has taken me all over Europe, specialising in Fashion and Wedding photography. To date I have over 450 fashion assignments and 2000 weddings under my belt.
The bride at my very first wedding was a Christian Dior model with high expectations, and it was this assignment in particular that taught me the importance of creating timeless images where attention to detail is paramount. At a later assignment for a film production company, I was tasked with photographing pro skiers on the couloirs of the French Alps. This involved me having to drop from a helicopter where I had just one chance to get it right. And that’s what drives me forward: One spectacular event, and just one opportunity to be the best I can possibly be in order to deliver exceptional, creative and unique photographs.
Clicking the shutter is just a small part of what I do. Meeting people, having fun, and building a rapport is an essential part of my work. In fact, many wedding guests assume I’m a family friend when they see the way I interact with my clients. I love this part of my job – I love talking to and hearing about them, and I love watching their stories unfold on what will be one of the most important days of their lives. But when the day is over, there’s still so much more work to be done. With up to 800 beautiful moments captured, the editing process begins. Each chosen image is perfected before printing commences, and as I started my career as a printer, my standards are extremely high.
My style is very much fun, natural, and candid, with my classical roots evident. But if there’s something in particular you have your heart set on, that’s fine too. So, whether you’re looking for contemporary or classical images in either colour or black and white, please get in touch for a no obligation chat, or to arrange a consultation. John Paul

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1999

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

3

Reviews

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Wedding: August 2018

November 2018

Brilliant to work alongside John Paul at Fanhams Hall

Brilliant to work alongside JP, such an amazing professional and great guy!

Kirsty

Wedding: September 2016

September 2016

JP was a brilliant photographer...

JP was a brilliant photographer. He made us all feel at ease on the day and relax. He is fantastic, funny and an absolute amazing guy. The photos that we have seen so far...

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Carrie-Ann

Wedding: September 2016

September 2016

We had great service from the moment we contacted john...

We had great service from the moment we contacted john paul, he did a home visit as we were unable to get to his studio. The photos from the day are brilliant. On the day...

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Jordane

Wedding: August 2016

August 2016

Amazing...

Amazing,professional, understanding,patient and fun! are the best words to describe John Paul, he helped to make our wedding day the best day of our lives by conducting ...

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Initial meet then book - meeting 4 weeks before then take the pictures on the day and see them after the honeymoon for the private viewing of their wedding pictures.

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

One with all the guests at the wedding together - they've all made that effort to be there and it should be seen in the picture

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

Confetti shot

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Be prepared - if its forecast to be wet then you put a plan in place and it will all be fine. Photos in the church or use the hotel areas available to you.

Describe how you got into photography.

Art teacher at school.. I was a very gifted artist and took two pictures whilst out with my camera.. I mounted them both took them in to school to ask the teacher which one I should paint. She couldn't believe how good the pictures were and framed them in the school reception of which they are still there now.